At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead purchasing and inventory operations while ensuring compliance and efficiency.
- Company: Join Ku-ring-gai Council, a vibrant local government committed to sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy free parking, health reimbursements, and access to fitness programs.
- Other info: Great opportunities for professional development and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a supportive team environment focused on community values.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in procurement or logistics, with leadership experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 $ per year.
Ku-ring-gai is one of Sydney’s most beautiful and environmentally rich areas, located just 16km north of the CBD.
With a mix of vibrant town centres, leafy residential areas, heritage precincts, and natural bushland, we are a local government area committed to balancing growth with sustainability, character, and community values.
About the Role
Ku-ring-gai Council is seeking an experienced and proactive Coordinator, Purchasing and Stores to lead our purchasing, stores and inventory operations within the Procurement and Contract Management team.
Reporting to the Manager Procurement and Contracts, you will oversee day-to-day purchasing and inventory management, supplier administration and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) support services, ensuring efficient operations and compliance with Council policies, procedures and procurement requirements.
Duties will include, but are not limited to
- Lead and supervise the Purchasing and Stores team, including work allocation, training, coaching and performance management.
- Oversee purchasing, stores and inventory operations, including stock control, replenishment, receipting, issuing and stocktakes.
- Manage selected corporate supply contracts and preferred supplier arrangements, monitoring supplier performance and compliance.
- Undertake operational procurement activities, including sourcing, requests for quotations and tenders, supplier engagement and recommendations for award within delegated authority.
- Oversee Procure-to-Pay (P2P) support services, including requisitioning, purchase orders, receipting and transactional purchasing support.
- Manage supplier onboarding and vendor master data, ensuring accurate records and compliance with Council and fraud prevention requirements.
- Provide specialist advice, support and training to Council staff on procurement procedures, inventory management, systems and operational requirements.
- Monitor compliance with Council policies, procedures, delegations, contractual arrangements and recordkeeping obligations.
- Prepare and analyse operational reports on purchasing activity, inventory performance, supplier management, expenditure and compliance.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across procurement, purchasing, stores and inventory management.
- Assist with internal and external audit activities.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- Certificate IV or Diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Current Class C Driver Licence.
- Current High Risk Work Licence (LF – Forklift Truck).
- NSW Construction Induction (White Card) is desirable.
- Minimum 5 year’s experience in procurement, purchasing, inventory, stores, warehousing or logistics operations.
- Experience supervising staff in an operational environment.
- Novated Lease options available for private use vehicles
- Free onsite parking
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Up to $100 Health & Fitness yearly reimbursement (conditional)
- Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
- Supportive team environment
- Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities
For more information on the benefits offered at Ku-ring-gai Council, please refer to our website click here.
- Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer
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Coordinator, Purchasing and Stores in Sydney employer: Ku-ring-gai Council
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